dehydration in newborn
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Jaundice in Newborn
Jaundice is pretty common in newborns. Hang in there, your baby girl will be okay .... to feed every two hours, to keep from dehydration he soon was healed. ...
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- Hi sweetie~ Been there done that - want to know the horrible part? My milk gave my jaundice!! I don't smoke, do drugs or anything...go figure. What seems strange...
- H., I know exactly what you are going through. My oldest daughter had jaundice really bad as well and would not breast feed. She was lathargic and tired and ...
- Hi H.! We went through that with our son too. Don't worry, everything will be fine. Use that time to relax and get some extra rest. Once she is fine you will need lots...
Baby Refuses the Bottle
... to ask what the minimum intake would be required to avoid dehydration . ... you may be able to use a sippy cup or even a plain small cup. newborns are ...
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- My son did the same thing. I found out afterwards that 3 months old was too late to be introducing the bottle, but I didn't have a real reason to introduce it earlier ...
- i had to "trick" my son by slipping him the bottle when he would fall asleep nursing. it took about a week, but it worked.
- Hey M.! I had a little bit of a similar situation, except my son would take a bottle at home or at grandmas but wouldn't at the daycare. Your little one is probably ...
Dry, Scaly Skin on 6 Week Old
Most newborns have dry skin for a couple of months, especially on the face, hands, feet. .... Dehydration may add to the little ones challenges, too. ...
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- Hi C., When my son broke out with a little baby acne my pediatrician suggested rubbing just a little bit of A&D ointment on the affected area.
- C. B when it comes to infants, I would consult your pediatrician. Most doctors say do not put anything on their faces. Some ba develp baby acne which will go away. ...
- C., Ingredients in lotions is so important to watch. A lot have mineral oils in them which is not good for our skin. The molecules are too big to absorb in our s...
Baby Crying for No Reason??
Imagine constantly spitting up including the dehydration on top of it all. .... The gas drops are perfectly fine for newborns. You can give the drops to ...
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- My son had the exact same problem and his dr told me to give him one ounce of karo syrup mixed with 2 ounces of water. This was to help with the bowel movement. I woul...
- I will share my story with my daughter to see if this helps. My daughter was about 9 weeks old when she got "colicky". She was unconsolable from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. ev...
- the infant gas drops are very safe. BUT i don't like giving my kids meds either so i understand. this is normal, most babies go through periods of crying like this. ...
6 Months Pregnant with Flu like Symptoms, Doctor Will Not See Me
Oct 6, 2009 ... If you feel dehydrated, go to the Emergency Room. .... you are genuinely concerned for you & your newborns health here...shame on him/her! ...
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- This is very normal. The flu spreads very quickly. Most doctor's offices do not want you coming in. They will generally prescribe medication to treat you based on s...
- My obgyn doesn't treat me for that. She tells me to contact my primary care dr. She'll see me and treat my colds/other non pregnancy issues throughout my pregnancy. Ho...
- You may not like this response, but as an RN I want to explain the reason. J., please understand this from the medical side. You would be going to a room full of pregn...
Night Time Gas Pains
This early, a newborn is nursing often enough it should be ok to nurse one side ... If she suddenly no longer poops, shows signs of dehydration, her abdomen ...
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- Hi-- I didn't read the other responses so I don't know if I'm repeating suggestions. You said you have IBS. IBS is almost 100% of the time a food allergy, often to ...
- Good for you for nursing your baby! My first son had intestinal problems related to a severe dairy allergy; eliminating dairy from my diet did the trick. It took a co...
- As a mother of nine and a midwife who helps many moms, this happens to almost everyone. I do think it is a form of 'lactose intolerance' for the reasons stated- lots ...
Spitting up All the Time
She had vomiting problems since she was a newborn, as I learned ... in weight and growth... and as an infant she suffered from dehydration & twice had to be ...
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- Sounds maybe like Reflux. I would ask your dr.
- My 3 month old son spits up a lot too. My pediatrician said that as long as he is gaining weight it is nothing to worry about. Their digestive systems are just immat...
- Leah, My oldest daughter was exactly the same way. It was very messy and the couch was covered (thank god it was a slipcover). It did stop after about 8-10 months...
My 7 Week Old Has Stopped Eating
That is not enough for her to be drinking and she will get dehydrated and you ... than the typical #1 nipple for newborns because the milk came out faster. ...
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- I had a similar problem...the solution was a bigger nipple size! My son lost interest in eating because it was taking him too long to get anywhere! We have been using ...
- They haven't checked for anything else - like maybe blockage?? - I would see if you can get a referral to a gastroenterologist. I was so stressed out w/ my baby who h...
- Dear J., I completely understand your concern, I was nervous when my son would refuse to eat, or change his eating habits. Have you considered taking her to a nutr...
Rsv
My son was diagnosed with RSV as a newborn last winter. ... or gatorade to restore electrolytes that are lost during illness to prevent dehydration. ...
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- RSV is basically a cold virus that children have a hard time fighting off. Since she has been sick for 12 days you are probably close to the end. Since it is a virus...
- My daugther had RSV at 11 weeks old and was in the hospital for 5 days. I have a healthcare background so I have a lot of information on the topic. It is a virus so ...
- M., My daughter will be two next month. At four months, she was diagnosed with RSV. Her pediatrician didn't catch it soon enough and me being a first-time mom had no ...
Pregesterone Injections
... you house periodically, and a Nurses for Newborns nurse after the baby is born. .... The most common causes are dehydration, infection, and nutrition. ...
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